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Good Intentions
When his plane touches down in Portland, all Brian Palmer is expecting to do is wink, flash a smile and close another deal. That all changes when he sees Cassie sitting outside the airport, scared, hurt and alone. He approaches her with nothing but good intentions...
That chance encounter triggers a series of events which will repeatedly test Brian's character, values and morals.
On the brink of closing the biggest deal of his life, Brian is faced with some very difficult choices. How much is he willing to do to help a girl in need? How far is he prepared to go to close a deal? And will he be able to live with his decisions?
That chance encounter triggers a series of events which will repeatedly test Brian's character, values and morals.
On the brink of closing the biggest deal of his life, Brian is faced with some very difficult choices. How much is he willing to do to help a girl in need? How far is he prepared to go to close a deal? And will he be able to live with his decisions?
- GenresFiction
178 pages, Paperback
Published November 17, 2015
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About the author
Donnie J. Burgess
3 books12 followersDonnie J Burgess was born in Roseburg, Oregon in 1974. His first novel, In the Shadow of Angels, was released in March 2015. This thriller has been well received, earning a 5 star ranking from Reader's Favorite and maintaining 4.8/5 ranking on both Amazon and on Goodreads. His second release, Good Intentions -part one of the 'Brian's Secret' story line- released in November, 2015.
Burgess is currently working on parts two and three of the Brian's Secret story line, as well as the supernatural thriller, 'Through the Eyes of Mister Bearsley'. When not working on those projects, or quick, raw short stories like The Telephone, Burgess occupies his time reviewing books for Reader's Favorite and Indie books on his website.
Burgess is currently working on parts two and three of the Brian's Secret story line, as well as the supernatural thriller, 'Through the Eyes of Mister Bearsley'. When not working on those projects, or quick, raw short stories like The Telephone, Burgess occupies his time reviewing books for Reader's Favorite and Indie books on his website.
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April 7, 2016
Heartbreakingly sensitive
I would never recommend this audio book. But not for the usual reasons that it was poorly written. No, instead because it wrenched my heart to the point that I am still questioning what I would do, were I in Bryan's situation. I am feeling such unbearable confusion, I simply don't know what to feel.
From the beginning, the character Cassie was the villain, I saw her as a marriage breaker and had a very low opinion of her- I certainly wanted her out of the picture. But when that came to be, I empathised with the guilt Bryan felt.
It was daunting, I couldn't forsee the end, nor could I forsee that I would have this reaction. Believe me, at first I believed that Bryan was the victim of a naive, but not innocent, young girl's manipulation and incessantly reckless behaviour. She was attempting to lure a vulnerable Bryan into committing adultery. So, I had my sympathies with Ellie (his actual wife) and Bryan. I would say, once I realised Cassie's motives, in the beginning, I resented her and her ability to influence Bryan.
Though, Burgess cleverly introduces a twist which I more than appreciated. At the end we learn that good intentions are never enough in being a good person: the actions are always more important. Just as the proverb 'actions speak louder than words', implies. Bryan failed to act out on his intention and inevitability, because of the severity of the situation, what inevitably follows is disaster. All throughout he believed he was helping Cassie, that he was making her happier, but we quickly learn as the problems escalate, that she was not any better off.
This audio book kept me occupied for most of the morning up until now, and I know that it will remain in my thoughts long after. This was undoubtedly a good book, worth hearing, the narrator performed well and was suited to do the voices. Now, the writing was equally good, I particularly liked how the writer intelligently influenced the mood in various parts of the writing: at the start it was light, and even witty. Later on when it draws on sensitive issues, including prostitution, abuse, it becomes darker- more dangerous. It constantly flirts between these different atmospheres: an emotional rollercoaster, if you will. I'm sure you understand why I still can't process my feelings.
This book may not offer much in terms of a refuge, or comfort, but it offers gratitude and puts our own problems into perspective. So yes, it is every bit deserving of five stars. I would say that audio book was intended more for mature audiences, the issues it alludes to, and those that it revolves around, are extremely sensitive and require considerable maturity.
NB: I received this audio book through Audio Book Blast. And it can be listened to as a stand- alone novel.
I would never recommend this audio book. But not for the usual reasons that it was poorly written. No, instead because it wrenched my heart to the point that I am still questioning what I would do, were I in Bryan's situation. I am feeling such unbearable confusion, I simply don't know what to feel.
From the beginning, the character Cassie was the villain, I saw her as a marriage breaker and had a very low opinion of her- I certainly wanted her out of the picture. But when that came to be, I empathised with the guilt Bryan felt.
It was daunting, I couldn't forsee the end, nor could I forsee that I would have this reaction. Believe me, at first I believed that Bryan was the victim of a naive, but not innocent, young girl's manipulation and incessantly reckless behaviour. She was attempting to lure a vulnerable Bryan into committing adultery. So, I had my sympathies with Ellie (his actual wife) and Bryan. I would say, once I realised Cassie's motives, in the beginning, I resented her and her ability to influence Bryan.
Though, Burgess cleverly introduces a twist which I more than appreciated. At the end we learn that good intentions are never enough in being a good person: the actions are always more important. Just as the proverb 'actions speak louder than words', implies. Bryan failed to act out on his intention and inevitability, because of the severity of the situation, what inevitably follows is disaster. All throughout he believed he was helping Cassie, that he was making her happier, but we quickly learn as the problems escalate, that she was not any better off.
This audio book kept me occupied for most of the morning up until now, and I know that it will remain in my thoughts long after. This was undoubtedly a good book, worth hearing, the narrator performed well and was suited to do the voices. Now, the writing was equally good, I particularly liked how the writer intelligently influenced the mood in various parts of the writing: at the start it was light, and even witty. Later on when it draws on sensitive issues, including prostitution, abuse, it becomes darker- more dangerous. It constantly flirts between these different atmospheres: an emotional rollercoaster, if you will. I'm sure you understand why I still can't process my feelings.
This book may not offer much in terms of a refuge, or comfort, but it offers gratitude and puts our own problems into perspective. So yes, it is every bit deserving of five stars. I would say that audio book was intended more for mature audiences, the issues it alludes to, and those that it revolves around, are extremely sensitive and require considerable maturity.
NB: I received this audio book through Audio Book Blast. And it can be listened to as a stand- alone novel.
January 24, 2016
"This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast."
The plot of this book is good, I felt it building from the start.I could feel the protaganist acting good to begin and then his confusion and guilt for what had happened.
I was glad to see this is part one of a trilogy, because of the abrupt ending of this part. I really love reoccurring characters and a deeper story line.
The narration was very good.
The plot of this book is good, I felt it building from the start.I could feel the protaganist acting good to begin and then his confusion and guilt for what had happened.
I was glad to see this is part one of a trilogy, because of the abrupt ending of this part. I really love reoccurring characters and a deeper story line.
The narration was very good.
November 19, 2015
Great book
I really enjoyed this book. I can not wait for the next installment of this series to be released. What will Brian be up to now
I really enjoyed this book. I can not wait for the next installment of this series to be released. What will Brian be up to now
June 5, 2019
At first, Brian's behavior made sense, but as the story progressed, his decisions became less reasonable and more contrived. Given her history, Cassie's reaction near the end didn't make much sense either. Still, it was a good, but sad story, although I think it really had to end the way it did.
Neal Arango delivered a satisfactory performance, albeit overly melodramatic in places.
Note: I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Neal Arango delivered a satisfactory performance, albeit overly melodramatic in places.
Note: I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
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